Description
Authentic Jamaican Curry Chicken offers a delectable taste of the Caribbean with its vibrant spices and creamy coconut milk. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered to perfection, creating an aromatic experience that will transport you straight to tropical shores. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is simple yet impressive, pairing beautifully with rice, roti, or steamed vegetables. Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp authentic Jamaican curry powder
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers, onion, ginger, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers; sauté until fragrant and onions are soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder and Scotch bonnet pepper; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in fresh thyme and squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg